Work Design

Work design or job design is the process of structuring jobs to satisfy the motivational needs of employees while optimizing work outcomes. Jobs are the foundation of a business process and the building blocks of an organizational structure. If done effectively it can improve individual and organizational performance while enhancing employee wellbeing.

Course description

In this course, participants will learn about models of work design, when work design is an option and how organizations can benefit from work design. Additionally, they will learn about different types of work design and the steps in designing and redesigning work. Participants will also learn the strategies to effectively implement new job design through incorporating changes in the performance management system and designing effective reward systems. The course includes special topics on teamwork and improving quality of work-life, and case studies

Course objectives

In the course, participants will build the capability to:

Guide conversations on the motivating potential of work design interventions

Help managers select between work design options

Design flexible work options

Help managers and incumbents focus on the work dimensions that promote work motivation

Assessment: Each course includes an end of course assessment (quiz) and assignments to gauge learning and opportunity to practice the skills. To promote learning, participants receive feedback on right and wrong answers, as well as, guidance for reviewing the relevant sections in the course.

Discussion Boards: All participants will have access to the community board on this topic. The discussion boards can be used to post questions, start a new discussion or seek clarification from a mentor.

Other Learning Activities: Participants will have access to games, flashcards, glossary, bibliography developed to engage with the content in a fun way and assist with learning.

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